A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2855283 Details
Epoch: 132 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2856679 epoch_slot_no: 5479 block_no: 2855149 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1627 time: 2019-07-17 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7366eca33e8685992e2373d1063b57d46fab8051885067fa1ba6a362f21e6b4Block Operator
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